Meet Brian Petersen
I’m Brian Petersen – filmmaker, storyteller, and trusted advisor. I lead organizations through every stage of the storytelling process, blending creative excellence with deep strategic insight. My work spans the global music industry, faith-based nonprofits, and corporate leadership, always with the same goal: helping leaders translate their most important messages into powerful films that change the world.
What I Do
- Executive Storytelling Consulting
Coaching leaders, founders, and ministries to communicate clearly, confidently, and authentically on camera. Nonprofit & Fundraising Films
Crafting films that have helped ministries raise hundreds of millions of dollars globally, fueling Bible translation, church planting, ministry growth, and global outreach.Global Film Production
End-to-end creative production — from development to final delivery — for campaigns, commercials, documentaries, and brand films.Creative Direction & Brand Messaging
Helping leaders refine language, sharpen key phrases, and build film narratives that align with organizational vision and donor expectations.
Experience That Spans Industries
- Films produced for clients and agency work for brands like Coldplay, Beyoncé, Bruce Springsteen, Capitol Records, and Waves Audio.
Strategic films for global nonprofits, including projects that have contributed to over hundreds of millions in ministry funding through Gospel Patrons partner organizations.
Producing films for organizations such as Gospel Patrons, Waves, Illuminations, Jesus Film, and Sequoia National Park Service.
International filming experience in Dubai, London, Uganda, Brazil, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Israel, Switzerland, and across the U.S.
Why Clients Work With Petersen Film & Photo
Leaders don’t need a camera operator — they need a trusted partner.
I bring a rare combination of:
Creative mastery — delivering world-class film and photography
Fundraising experience — understanding donor messaging and nonprofit development
Executive coaching — guiding leaders who aren’t actors to feel natural and prepared on camera
Strategic consulting — helping organizations avoid costly creative missteps
Who I Serve
- Nonprofits & ministries
Global brands & agencies
Founders, CEOs, and executive teams
Faith-based organizations
Startups and growth-stage companies
